Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
45787B
RGB
69, 120, 123
HSL
183, 28%, 38%
HSB
183, 44%, 48%
CMYK
44, 2, 0, 52
LAB
47, -17, -7
LCH
47, 19, 203
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 201
XYZ
13, 16, 21
LUV
47, -23, -7
HWB
183, 27%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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